Flood Prevention Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2015

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Questions (288)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

288. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider a grant scheme for minor flood defence products, such as door blockers and so on, for householders at risk of flooding, as a short-term emergency measure in places where flood threat has not been dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24553/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

My Department currently has no grant scheme for minor flood defence products. Consideration, as appropriate, of such a scheme is part of the Whole of Government's approach to implementing Flood Management Plans that are being developed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the CFRAM (Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management) Programme.

These Flood Risk Management Plans are due to be available in 2016 and will prioritise the most feasible structural and non structural solutions to manage fluvial flood risks in line with the Government's 2004 Flood Risk Management Policy.